College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary research, collaboratives and achievements define the Case Western Reserve University College of Arts and Sciences’ community—across countless disciplines. From literary awards and scientific discoveries to stories of social impact and student innovation, the College of Arts and Sciences is where bold ideas become newsworthy moments.
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Case Western Reserve University receives largest commitment to higher ed in Ohio history: $125M from Mandel Foundation
Record investment will fund four focus areas, including new humanities building, student scholarships, leadership initiatives, and ethical technological innovation
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February 24, 2026
It’s one thing to discuss harm reduction in a lecture hall. It’s another to sit across from someone whose life has been shaped by addiction and listen to their story. Last fall, students in Anthropology 325/425 did just that, partnering with local health and human service organization The…
February 24, 2026
Growing up in California, no one in Rohan Jain’s family had moved out of the state, and he’d never even heard of Case Western Reserve University until a brief mention in Grey’s Anatomy, a show he was watching at the time. What really drew him to CWRU, though, was the university’s academic…
February 23, 2026
As a researcher, Arvind Singh Heer is committed to understanding the theoretical principles underlying his technical work. After completing a master’s degree, he went on to become an assistant professor in India. He was compelled to understand electrochemistry on a deeper level. That is what…
February 20, 2026
Elina Gertsman, Distinguished University Professor of medieval art and the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities, recently received the highest teaching award in the field of art history: the 2026 Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award from the College Art Association (CAA).…
February 18, 2026
Swinehart family gift hopes to spark curiosity in future generations
February 13, 2026
In her new book, Icon Dresden, Susanne Vees-Gulani connects historical memory with contemporary politics to examine how Dresden’s image as a beautiful, innocent cultural icon—cemented long before World War II—shaped how the 1945 allied bombing was remembered. Vees-Gulani, associate professor of…
February 12, 2026
Parents, family and friends rally around the loss of a beloved recent graduate
February 12, 2026
Across disciplines, Case Western Reserve University faculty members are prolific in their scholarly contributions, from highly cited research papers to edited volumes. Among their successes include Thrity Umrigar’s bestselling novels and Walt Hunter’s lauded poetry anthology, The Singing Word.…
February 11, 2026
This February, the Case Western Reserve University community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…
February 11, 2026
On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.